Sandy Gillman
Bio
I’m a mum to a toddler, just trying to get through the day. I like to write about the ups and downs of parenting. I’m not afraid to tell it like it is. I hope you’ll find something here to laugh, relate to, and maybe even learn from.
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The Truth About Making Friends as a Tired Mum
I think I’ve finally reached a point in my life where I’m happy with the number of friends I’ve made. When my husband and I moved to Perth a few years ago, I was desperate to make new friends as soon as possible. I attended meet-ups, attempted to make friends with work colleagues, and tried to force friendships with people I already knew living over here, but the only thing we really had in common was that we both lived in Perth.
By Sandy Gillman6 months ago in Families
Screen Time in Children: What Happened When We Broke the Rules Just a Little
All new parents have heard the guidelines. Some are super strict and don't allow any screen time at all, others have their TV on in the background all day. I like to think we’ve found a healthy balance.
By Sandy Gillman7 months ago in Families
How Writing a Poem About Having Nothing to Say Gave Me Something to Say
I’ve been feeling a bit rough lately. Maybe it’s because I’m still recovering from Toddler Illness Month at our house, maybe it’s because I had more than my usual two glasses of wine the other night, or maybe it’s just because I’m human and I’m allowed to feel rundown every now and then.
By Sandy Gillman7 months ago in Humor
Drinking, Dancing, Loving, and Birthing to 'You’re My Angel'. Top Story - July 2025.
Written for Annie Kapur’s ‘Sing Us the Song of the Century’ Challenge. s the Song of the Century' Challenge. 'You’re My Angel' by Darren Styles has been comfortably weaving its way through my life over the last 16 years.
By Sandy Gillman7 months ago in Writers
